Chapter 2 Flashcards
Engine of war that throws rocks, arrows, missiles
Gunne
Includes all rifles, revolvers, pistols, muskets, shotguns, carbines and all other deadly weapons from which projectiles maybe discharged
Firearms (legal)
Used in the propulsion of projectiles by means of expansive force of gases from burning gunpowder
Firearm (technical)
Designed to be fired from the shoulder
Rifles
Smoothbore FA designed to shoot single pellet
Musket
smoothbore FA designed to shoot several pellets.
shotgun
a handgun with rotating cyclinder. Kinds are Solid Frame (S.Colt), Swing-out (US), and
Breaktop (UK). As to firing mechanism, it could be single or double action.
revolver
a handgun that could be semi-auto or auto/full auto. Processes include: loading, cocking and
firing
pistol
is the smallest pistol in the World, made in 1914
kolibri auto pistol
now, considered the most powerful handgun in the world. It replaced Magnum .44
Caliber .50
a FA that requires manually cocking the hammer before pressure upon the trigger
when firing
Single action
a caliber .30 smooth-bore FA invented by David “Carbine” William having a barrel of not
more than 22 inches.
carbine
a FA in which pressure upon the trigger automatically releases the hammer. This
cycle is done every time the trigger is depressed
double action
no rifling (lands and groove) such as Shotguns, muskets and liberator
smoothbore
include FA with one inch or less bore diameter. Examples: Shoulder arms, Handguns
& Machine Guns
small arms
contain rifling inside the barrel such as pistols, revolvers and rifles.
rifled-bore FA
more than one inch bore diameter. Examples: Cannons, Mortars, etc.
Artillery
these were set even before the manufacture of FAs. These are factory specifications
class characteristics
are determined after the manufacture of FA.
individual characteristics
always the same in number
caliber or bore diameter
determined with a bullet, shell, or bore of the gun
no. of lands and grooves
either RIGHT or LEFT
twist of rifling
– one complete turn of bullet inside the barrel
pitch of rifling
how wide the lands and grooves. NOT always the same
width of lands and grooves
how deep the groove or the height of every land.
depth of grioves
shoot only one shot
single shot firearms
loaded with more than one cartridge in the chamber
repeating arms
– breech closure is in line with the bore at all times
bolt action type
the breech mechanism is cycled by an external lever below the receiver
lever action type
a movable forearms is actuated which is parallel to the barrel.
slide/ pump action
requires a separate pull of trigger for each shot fired
semi-automatic typr
– feeds cartridges, fires and ejects as long as trigger is depressed.
automatic action type
Side by side barrel or over and under
double barreled shot gun
A light and portable machine gun
sub-machine gun type
used by military on combat. This is seldom encountered
by firearms examiner. The largest gun ever used in combat was Gustav Gun
machine gun type
The largest gun ever used in combat was
Gustav Gun
Loads, closes, fires and deloads single cartridge.
single barreled shotgun
The operated by means of sliding lever under the barrel
pump action type shotgun/ slide action
A muzzle-rifled at the last 2-3 inches of the barrel, used
to spin the paradox bullet. Invented by Holland and Holland
paradox gun
designed for wild animals. It could be with the use of bullet of poison charge
traps
The same as auto loading rifles, the recoil action reloads the gun from the magazine
auto- loading shotguns
fire tear gas and other forms of disabling gases.
gas guns
These are known as Freakish Devices
Knife and cane guns
maybe used to drive stud, punch holes, and which are also capable of accidentally firing live
ammunition
tools
homemade guns in various designs
zip guns
made by the US Government capable of firing .45 cartridges, single shot and smoothbore.
liberator
used in sending signals and used in seeing enemies in the dark
flare guns
are used in hunting large fish.
harpoon guns
making of hole of barrel with the use of barrel blank
Drilling
– with the drilled hole, it is being reamed from breech end to muzzle to remove
imperfections, scratches and irregularities. This operation undergoes 1) Roughing, 2) Finishing 3) Burnishing
Reaming
the construction of rifling inside the barrel. Tools used are: 1) Cutter 2) Scraper 3)
Broach 4) Button.
Broaching
the mechanical wear and tear barrel due to rust caused by gunpowder residues during
firing.
Corrosion
smoothening/polishing of the inner surface of the barrel.
Lapping
the mechanical wear and tear of barrel due to abrasion/friction caused by incorrect bullets
Erosions
Firearm law of the Philippines
RA 1866
includes rim-fire handguns, cal .380 or cal .32 and other FA of similar firepower
Low powered FA
includes those with bores of bigger in diameter than cal .38 and 9mm such as .40,
.41, .44, .45.
High powered FAs
amended PD 1886 (Approved June 6, 1997)
RA 8294
The NEWEST law on firearms in the Philippines. This is known as the “Comprehensive
Firearm Law
RA 10591
is issued to private individuals for their personal firearm and to security agencies/company guard forces for firearms to be used by their security guards
Regular license
issued to government officials and employees for privately owned firearms
Special permit
issued to private firms, establishment, or corporations for firearms to be used and being used by their employees, excluding security guards
Long regular license
issued to private employee who was issued by his employer a
firearm covered by LRL
Short regular license
issued to government agencies or offices and government owned and controlled corporations for firearms to be used by their officials and employees, excluding security guards;
Long certificate of registration
issued to government official or employee who was issued by his employer a firearm covered by LCR
Short certificate of registration
a written authority granted to licensees or their authorized representatives to move firearms from sources to residence, firing ranges and other authorized destinations.
Transport permit
a written authority issued by PNPFED to accredited gun club members for the purpose of transporting unloaded firearms and ammunition from residence
to firing ranges and vice-versa
Transport permit for gun club members
a written authority for a person to possess in his residence a licensed firearm and an authorized quantity of ammunition
License to possess firearms and ammunition
a written authority issued to any person by the PNP Chief for the duration and purpose specified therein
Permit to carry firearms outside residence
where the firearm and
ammunition are being permanently kept. It includes - office or house and premises of the house enclosed by walls and gate separating said premises from adjacent properties
Residence
issued for lawful hunting
Hunting permit
serves as FA license for Security Guards.
Duty detailed order
Issued to PNP personnel when intending to carry FA
outside residence. This shall serve as “PTC.” This document indicates what firearm is issued to the
members of a team with specific mission.
Mission order or letter order
is a document that proves receipt of issued FA to PNP Personnel.
This shall serve as FA License to members of PNP
Acknowledgement receipt
